Window bracket



March 1942- F. c. M DOWELL WINDOW BRACKET Filed May 28, 1940 2SheetsSheet-l mzauz A tiorneys March 3, 1942. F. c. McDOWELL WINDOWBRACKET Filed May 28, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor i [76 ci 6. MZJOWKJ Patente cl Mar. 3, 1942 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 3 Claims.

This invention appertains to new and useful improvements in windowbrackets for supporting shades, curtains and drapes.

The principal object of the present invention is to provide a supportfor curtains, shades and drapes which can be firmly clamped in placeagainst the window frame facing without the use of nails or'otherelements that would mar the front of the window facing.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a support of thecharacter stated wherein the various elements employed can be readilyadjusted to accommodate the items to be mounted.

These and other objects and advantages of the invention will becomeapparent to the reader of the following specification.

In the drawings:

Figure l is a fragmentary front elevational view of the structuremounted on a window.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary top plan view of the structure mounted on awindow.

Figure 3 is a section taken substantially on a line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a section taken substantially on a line 4-4 of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a side elevational view of the rod.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken substantially on a line 66 of Figure2.

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken substantially on a line of Figure 1.

Figure 8 is a fragmentary side elevational view I showing a supportespecially adapted for Venetian blinds.

Figure 9 is a sectional view on a line 9-9 of Figure 8.

Referring to the drawings, wherein like numerals designate like parts,it can be seen that numeral 5 represents an elongated rod having its endportions threaded as at 6.

An L-shaped window shade roll supporting arm 1 has its upper aperturedend slipped over each threaded end portion 6 and is secured in thedesired position on the rod by jamb nuts 8. Each arm 1 has either around opening or a slot 9 therein.

wardly disposed tubular ends of the sockets II] are adapted to receivethe downturned ends of a curtain rod (not shown) in a position forsupporting said rod on the device.

A clamp plate I2 is provided on each threaded portion 6, each clampplate having an opening for receiving the threaded portion of the rod 5and having a spur l3 which can be driven into the edge portion ofthe'win-dow facing l4. Jamb nuts l5 are provided on the threaded portionof the rod, one at each side of the plate |2 to secure the plate inengaged position with the window facing.

Hook members l6 adapted to support the ends of a pole from which drapescan be hung, are each provided with a shank adapted to fit into a sockettube I! which is mounted substantially as are the tubes I0. The threadedportion of the rod 5 passes through the corresponding tube I1 and a jambnut I8 is provided on the threaded portion of the rod at each side ofthe tube I! for fixing the position of the tube II on the rod.

An ornamental cap I!) can be provided forea-ch end of the rod 5.

A support such as is shown in Figures 8 and 9 and generally referred toby numeral 20 is especially adapted for supporting Venetian blinds. Thissupport 20 includes the elongated rod 2| having the threaded endportions 22-22 and on each threaded end portion is the block assembly23, which consists of a block 24 and a plate 25 which isbent to providethe dependin flanges 2326 formed with spurs 21 driven into the oppositesides of the block 24, The top of the plate 25 is formed to provide thebarrels 28 through which the threaded portions of the rod 2| isdisposed. Jamb nuts 29 ar provided on the threaded portions 22, one ateach end of the corresponding plate 25, to hold the corresponding unit23 against self-adjustment on the rod 2|. The head bar of the Venetianblind generally referred to by numeral 30 can be secured to the block 24in any desired manner.

U-shaped members 32 are provided at the ends of the rod, each providedwith a spur 33 adapted to be driven into the window frame.

The ends of the rod 2| extend through openings in the big'ht portion ofthe U-shaped members 32 and jamb nuts 34 are provided at each endportion of the rod 2| to prevent self-adjustment of the U-shaped members32 on the rod.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specificterms, it is to be understood that numerous changes in the shape, sizeand materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit andscope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Having described the claimed as new is:

1. A supporting structure for windows comprising an elongated rod havingthreaded portions, article supporting elements on the threaded portionsof the rod, and clamp plates on the threaded portions, each of the saidthreaded portions having jamb nuts thereon, one at each side of thecorresponding clamp plates to prevent self-adjusting of the clampplates.

2. A supporting structure for windows comprising an elongated rod havingthreaded portions, article supporting elements on the threaded portionsof the rod, and clamp plates on the threaded portions, each of the saidthreaded invention, what is portions having jamb nuts thereon, one ateach side of the corresponding clamp plates to prevent self-adjusting ofthe clamp plates, and adporting members each consisting of a block, a

plate secured to the block and including a barrel through which the rodextends, and jamb nuts on the threaded portion of the rod for engagingopposite ends of the plate to prevent self-adjust- I ing of the member.

